New heart scan to improve pacemaker treatment for heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new heart scan method to help doctors place pacemakers more accurately for people with heart failure. It aims to improve the effectiveness of the pacemaker treatment and may lead to better outcomes for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are already taking the best available medications for heart failure.
- You have heart failure with symptoms that limit your daily activities (NYHA class II to IV).
- Your heart's pumping ability is reduced (ejection fraction 35% or less).
- Your heart's electrical signal is delayed (QRS duration more than 130 ms).
- You are not currently in another interventional study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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